The Perfume Library

Taklamakan

8.2

Stéphane Humbert Lucas · 2016

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Stéphane Humbert Lucas Taklamakan is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. It opens with neroli, osmanthus and Calabrian bergamot, and Indian patchouli and Chinese toon sit in the heart. The base leans on musk, cistus, vanilla and benzoin. A sweet, powdery, creamy body is dried down by resinous, earthy and smoky tones. Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Saint Honoré and Chanel Coromandel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Foconero (Extrait de Parfum)

7.6

Tiziana Terenzi · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Foconero Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, spicy unisex scent that sets citrus, green notes and a sea-breeze feel over a woody base, suited to warm days outdoors. It opens with Italian lemon, Italian bergamot and lime alongside thyme, juniper and lavender, giving a bright, green first impression. In the heart, hyacinth, cardamom, sea salt and ozone add an aquatic edge. It settles into Indian patchouli, sandalwood, Cuban cedar and oakmoss, which bring a woody, earthy depth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Parfums de Marly Sedley and Creed Himalaya have a close profile.

Aziyadé

7.6

Parfum d'Empire · 2008

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Parfum d'Empire Aziyadé is a spicy, sweet oriental with a gourmand lean, built around date, cinnamon and vanilla, and worn by men and women alike. It opens with Ceylonese cinnamon, candied date, Egyptian cumin and Egyptian cardamom, while pomegranate, plum and orange add a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Indian patchouli, frankincense and vanilla absolute give it a resinous, smoky footing, and Tonkin musk with Moroccan cistus absolute softens the base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for feminine and masculine sit fairly close, so it reads as genuinely in between. Weil Suki Essence and Eau d'Italie Baume du Doge have a close profile.

Nero Oudh

7.9

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh is a smoky, spicy and woody unisex scent that rounds Indian oud with patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters call it more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. It opens with ylang-ylang, Italian saffron and cypriol forming a spicy floral start, softened by Bulgarian rose absolute and magnolia. In the heart, Cuban cedar and gaiac wood add a woody, earthy base. In the base, Indian oud, patchouli and sandalwood come forward, while vanilla and musk leave a sweet, resinous warmth.

Guilty Absolute pour Femme

7.2

Gucci · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Femme is a feminine scent that sets floral and fruity sweetness against a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued. Most voters point to fall and winter, with spring not far behind and summer a small minority. It is placed mostly on night-out and evening occasions, though daily wear has its share. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. About half of voters call it feminine, followed by modern. Blackberry brings a fruity sweetness and Bulgarian rose the floral side, while monarda adds a spicy edge. Amber softens the sweetness, and Goldenwood®, Nootka cypress and Indian patchouli give it a woody, earthy weight, with a synthetic touch among the accords. Elie Saab Le Parfum Royal and Pascal Morabito Pompei have a close profile.

War and Peace II

8.3

Areej Le Doré · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré War and Peace II is a dark-natured unisex scent built on rose and spice, with strong animal and smoky sides; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, so expect a scent that projects and stays for a long time. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer rarely gets a vote. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine or classic. It opens on Himalayan amber, with Taif rose, Indian rose, orris absolute and Indian patchouli at the heart. The base brings Indian oakmoss, civet, castoreum and deer musk, along with ambergris, amber and Java vetiver. The floral heart rests on a resinous, earthy foundation.

Molécule No. 8 - Wooden Chips

6.4

Zarkoperfume · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Zarkoperfume Molécule No. 8 - Wooden Chips is a unisex scent that pairs citrusy freshness with green and floral tones, then turns woody and earthy towards the base. Mandarin orange gives a bright, fruity opening, and Turkish rose absolute adds a soft floral heart. In the base, oud and Indian patchouli bring woody, earthy depth. Sweet and spicy touches sit behind this blend, along with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Voters lean towards fall and spring, and towards leisure and daily wear. It reads somewhat more masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is sizeable. Ralph Lauren Big Pony Collection - 4 and Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu have a close profile.

Voleur de Roses

7.1

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 1993

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

L'Artisan Parfumeur Voleur de Roses is a fruity, resinous unisex scent that pairs damask rose with Indian patchouli and benzoin, and it leans towards the cooler months. Bergamot, plum and geranium open with a fresh, slightly tart fruitiness. In the heart, damask rose and Indian patchouli take over, giving the rose an earthy, spicy edge. The base of benzoin, amber, sandalwood and musk sweetens it and settles into a warm, woody, oriental finish. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter, and evening and night-time wear suit it, though it also finds a place in leisure and daily use. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. More voters read it as feminine, although a fair share call it masculine. Al Haramain Hajar and El Nabil Oud Warda have a close profile.

Splendida - Magnolia Sensuel

7.4

Bvlgari · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Bvlgari Splendida - Magnolia Sensuel is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange and neroli and centres on magnolia, jasmine and orange blossom. The top notes of mandarin orange and neroli give it a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, magnolia, jasmine and orange blossom lead, making the scent floral with a light fruity edge. The base of musk, Indian patchouli and Tahitian vanilla sweetens it and settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and fall; leisure, business and daily wear lead, with evening and night out also possible. Most voters read it as feminine. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel and Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia have a close profile.

Paladin

8.0

Nebiru Parfvms · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nebiru Parfvms Paladin is a unisex scent that pairs the freshness of bergamot and green tea with cedar, sandalwood and patchouli. Paladin's longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It leans slightly masculine, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green, built on bergamot, green tea and lemon grass, with cardamom's spice and lavender on top. The woody base of cedar, sandalwood and patchouli is softened by frankincense, giving it a creamy finish.

Hale Bopp

8.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Tiziana Terenzi Hale Bopp opens with Ceylonese cinnamon, Indonesian nutmeg and Sicilian lemon, and settles into a spicy, sweet, woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out; summer and the office get far fewer votes. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way. The opening pairs cinnamon and nutmeg spice with the brightness of lemon. In the heart, Indian patchouli, African geranium, Tahitian vanilla and Italian sage build an earthy, powdery sweetness. The base of Italian musk, ambergris, Indonesian sandalwood and labdanum leaves a warm, resinous trail.

21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E

7.9

Dulcie / Haeckels · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Dulcie / Haeckels 21 30 E Pegwell / 51° 19’ 9”N 1° 21’ 30”E is a fresh, green unisex scent that sets lemon, bergamot and juniper berry beside celery seed and star anise. Orange and lemon brighten the citrus side, while fennel, curly mint and Provençal lavender carry the coolness into green territory. Black pepper and buchu add a spicy, slightly fruity edge, and balsam fir, gaiac wood, Indian patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter a distant fourth. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; most voters read it as masculine, though it is unisex. Mancera Vetiver Sensuel and Etro Lemon Sorbet have a close profile.

Bianco Puro

7.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Bianco Puro is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings, opening with bright citrus and settling into a resinous, woody sweetness. The top is Italian green mandarin orange, Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon, a fresh start. The heart brings saffron, mango, caramel, lavender and clove, so fruity sweetness and spice move together. In the base, vanilla, oud, patchouli and sandalwood leave it powdery, creamy and resinous. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evening, leisure and night out the favoured occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly unisex. Moresque Seta and V Canto Stramonio have a close profile.

Mystik Oud

8.3

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Mystik Oud is a woody, resinous unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with summer well behind; evening, leisure and night-out wear lead. It reads more masculine than feminine, though a fair number of voters call it feminine. Ethiopian frankincense, Bengal oud, Borneo oud and Indian patchouli build a woody, earthy and smoky body. Afghan saffron adds a spicy edge, while Bourbon vanilla and gazelle musk soften it with a leathery, animal warmth.

Kayu Kretek

8.1

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek is a smoky, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best, though it wears easily in spring too. Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Evenings, leisure and nights out lead, while business and daily wear are chosen less often. More voters call it masculine than feminine, though the feminine share is far from small. The scent is woody, resinous and earthy, with a citrus and green freshness on top. Indonesian lime and star anise meet clove and pimento for warmth. Oud, cedarwood and patchouli build a dry body, which vanilla and benzoin sweeten slightly, and burley tobacco absolute deepens the smoky feel. Bay rum and Peru balsam round out the warm, resinous texture.

Kirkè Overdose

8.1

Tiziana Terenzi · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè Overdose is a unisex scent that opens on raspberry, passion fruit, rose and peach, with a fresh, floral character softened by fruity sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, followed by autumn and summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and it is also worn for leisure. Voters read it as more feminine or modern, though some find it masculine. The top is fruity and bright, built on raspberry, passion fruit, rose and peach. The heart brings jasmine, lily of the valley, gardenia, blackcurrant and sand. In the base, vanilla, sandalwood, musk and patchouli take over, and the scent settles into a creamy, sweet warmth, with a synthetic edge among its accords.

War and Peace

8.7

Areej Le Doré · 2019

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Areej Le Doré War and Peace pairs Taif rose and Indian rose with orris absolute, Indian patchouli and civet, giving a floral, animalic unisex scent; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for leisure. Voters read it as masculine more often than not, with classic next. It opens with Himalayan amber. The heart is led by the two roses, powdery orris and patchouli. The base of Indian oakmoss, civet, castoreum, ambergris, deer musk and Java vetiver adds an earthy, leathery, smoky depth, while the floral side is set against spicy, resinous and woody tones.

Cacao Ritual

7.5

Extra Virgo · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Extra Virgo Cacao Ritual is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that pairs Colombian, Honduras and Nicaraguan cocoa absolutes with Ceylonese cinnamon and Indonesian clove. Cocoa comes from three sources here and carries the gourmand side. Cinnamon and clove sharpen that sweetness with spice, while Moroccan jasmine absolute adds a soft floral touch. Civet and castoreum give an animal, leathery depth, and Indian patchouli sets an earthy, woody base underneath. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Extra Virgo Sacred Tobacco and Ahom World Mocha Civet have a close profile.

Desolation Peak

8.4

N•O•A•M · 2022

Citrus · Green · Spicy

N•O•A•M Desolation Peak is a unisex fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter, suited more to leisure time and evenings out than to everyday wear. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters lean towards reading it as masculine, though a fair share call it feminine. Summer is the least chosen season; in the evening and on a night out it feels both comfortable and clearly present. It smells like a forest: pine needle, black spruce and Himalayan cedar build a woody, resinous ground, with citrus and green freshness over it. Oakmoss and Bourbon vetiver add an earthy depth, while Lapsang Souchong tea and pine tar bring smoke. Black pepper and pimento add spicy warmth. Close in profile are N•O•A•M Kayu Kretek and Evody Ombre Fumée.

À Fleur de Pêche

6.6

L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

L'Artisan Parfumeur À Fleur de Pêche is a fresh, fruity-floral unisex scent built around peach, jasmine and rose. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office wear not far behind. More voters read it as feminine than anything else, though a good share call it modern. Peach and bergamot give it a juicy freshness, and calone adds a cool, watery edge. Jasmine and rose form the floral core, with pink pepper adding a light spice. Tonka bean pulls it towards a creamy sweetness, while Indian patchouli and Ambrofix sit quietly underneath.

Sienè

7.5

Tiziana Terenzi · 2019

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Tiziana Terenzi Sienè is a unisex scent that moves from a fresh, green start into a smoky, leathery, resinous wood, and it sits closer to fall and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with few choosing summer. It is voted most for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex fragrance. It opens with juniper, Tuscan cypress, olive wood and poplar, which give a fresh, green, woody feel. In the heart, Tuscan leather, Indian patchouli, frankincense and myrrh build a smoky, resinous core, softened by iris. The base of Indian sandalwood, Cambodian oud, musk and Tuscan acacia honey ends it sweet and oriental-warm.

Le Boucanier

8.5

N•O•A•M · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

N•O•A•M Le Boucanier is a unisex scent that lays woody, resinous, earthy and smoky tones over a sweet, spicy base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Leisure and evening wear lead, and night outings follow close behind. Masculine is the most common character vote, though a fair share of voters read it as feminine. Caribbean rum, black tea, cinnamon and black pepper give it a sweet, spicy character. Burmese oud, cedar, Indian vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy ground beneath. Cuban cigar and gun powder carry the smoky side, while vanilla and white ambergris soften the edges.

Cleopatra (Eau de Parfum)

6.7

Tocca · 2007

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent for women, set on a sweet, amber-leaning base. It has moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with grapefruit, blackcurrant bud and green notes for a bright start. The heart of peach nectar, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose adds a soft, fruity-floral body. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and Indian patchouli sweetens it and dries down warm and woody.

Woodstock Patchouli

7.6

Giardino Benessere

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Giardino Benessere Woodstock Patchouli is a woody, earthy unisex fragrance that softens patchouli with spice, resin and vanilla. Jasmine sambac, plum, rum and date open on a sweet, fruity note, with patchouli present from the start. In the heart, Virginia cedar, Omani frankincense and nutmeg build a woody, resinous, spicy body. In the base, musk, ambergris and Bourbon vanilla join the patchouli and smooth it out, while a fresh, green edge runs through it. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and business following. Voters lean masculine, though it reads as unisex. Miskeo Épices and Nomenclature red_wood have a close profile.